There was a flash fire at the Kinder Morgan facility in Galena Park, Texas on April 19, 2024. Reports indicate a flash fire broke out at the plant, resulting in at least three injuries. The incident occurred at Kinder Morgan's plant on Clinton Road. The injured...
Industrial Accident
Explosion at Targa Gas Plant in Midland County, Texas
There was an explosion at the Targa gas plant in Greenwood, Texas on April 16, 2024. Reports indicate an initial fire broke out at the plant. There was a subsequent fire which then led to an explosion at the facility. It is unclear if anyone was injured. ...
Fire at Phillips 66 Refinery in Borger, Texas
There was a fire at Phillips 66's Complex in Borger, Texas on April 1, 2024. The fire broke out in one of the processing plants at the facility. Two workers sustained injuries and received medical care at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Additional...
The Dangers of Flaring and Venting
The practice of flaring and venting by oil refineries and power plants has sparked significant health and environmental concerns. Flaring and venting, necessary for managing excess natural gas, release pollutants that pose serious health risks to neighboring...
Fire at Energy Plant in Jackson, Mississippi
There was a fire at Jaxon Energy’s Renewable Diesel Plant in Jackson, Mississippi on March 29, 2024. The fire broke out in the plant's main process unit. The facility was able to be shut down and the fire put out by local authorities before it spread. It is unclear...
Crane Hits Power Lines in Catskill, New York
There was a crane accident in Catskill, New York on March 25, 2024. According to reports, a crane struck power lines at the Catskill Marina before catching fire on Monday. At the time, the crew was attempting to remove trees from the site. The workers are believed...
Explosion at Asphalt Plant in Greensboro, North Carolina
There was an explosion at Associated Asphalt's plant in Greensboro, North Carolina on March 18, 2024. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation. The facility is believed to blend and haul liquid asphalt. It is unclear if anyone was injured. An...
Explosion at Glycerin Plant in Defiance, Ohio
There was an explosion at the Glycerin Traders plant in Defiance, Ohio on March 20, 2024. According to reports, the explosion caused significant damage to the plant, and at least one person was seriously injured. The cause of the explosion remains under...
Oil Tank Fire at Asphalt Plant in Montgomery County, Maryland
There was an oil tank fire at the F.O. Day Bituminous Company asphalt plant accident in Montgomery County, Maryland on March 14, 2024. According to reports, three tanks caught fire at the facility. Two of the tanks held liquid asphalt and the third contained used...
Explosion at Distribution Plant in Clinton Township, Michigan
There was an explosion and fire at the Select Distributors Plant in Clinton Township, Michigan on March 4, 2024. It is believed the explosions were caused by either CO2 or propane tanks located in the plant. The plant is located in an industrial area, and is...